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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,024.38, 33,156.95 and 13,414.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,024.38, 33,156.95 and 13,414.59 is: 18,513.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,024.38 : 33,156.95 = 13,414.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,024.38/33,156.95 = 13,414.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,024.38x = 33,156.95 × 13,414.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,024.38x = 444,786,822.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,786,822.83/24,024.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,513.98

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